Well, I'm letting Rob post tonight - I know I ended up being the bloghog! :) But he still let me choose the pictures. So I have to explain that this big one shows Abby and Matthew's favorite game. It's pretty simple, but LOADS of fun! Matthew takes his socks off and Abby tries to get them back on. The game often ends with lots of giggling!
It is Tuesday evening and we are back in our hotel room. We just got back from dinner at the Italian restaurant we ate at a few nights ago. We are not being very adventurous this time. We’re blaming Abby. She is the one from China and all she wants to eat while we are here is spaghetti.
We had a cool trip today to a Buddhist temple. Abby, Matthew, Wendy, and others in our group were blessed by a Buddhist monk. At first, Abby was hesitant. She said, “I don’t want to be blessed by a monk. I want to be blessed by Pastor Kris.” But once we got there, she really enjoyed it. We all did.
I’m sure you all are getting bored of us saying this, but Matthew continues to show us new things he wasn’t doing eight days ago. He continues to get stronger, more verbal, and more interactive. It’s really hard to explain, but we are all noticing it. Today he figured out how to open and close dresser drawers. As soon as he becomes more mobile, we will have to be more conscious of child proofing our house. Abby was easy. She never (to this day) gets into stuff she is not supposed to. We think our luck has run out with Matthew.
Tomorrow is our last full day. Wendy will go to our exit meeting. In the afternoon, Matthew gets sworn in as a U.S. citizen at the U.S. Consulate’s office which is a few minutes from our hotel.
Just a couple of things for the class at College Park Elementary that is following our blog.
A correction to an earlier post. The city of Guangzhou is not an island. But the part of the city we are in is called Shamian Island. This island is surrounded by the Pearl River and the South China Sea. Guangzhou is the capital city of the province of Guangdong. A province in China is like our states in the United States. If we remember correctly, there are 28 provinces in the People’s Republic of China. The Guangdong province is a major producer for China. Its three largest exports are automobiles, clothing, and consumer electronics. The way that we have been getting around is usually by van or bus if we are going somewhere farther away with a group. Mostly though we are able to walk lots of places. But when we go between provinces then we fly.
We had a cool trip today to a Buddhist temple. Abby, Matthew, Wendy, and others in our group were blessed by a Buddhist monk. At first, Abby was hesitant. She said, “I don’t want to be blessed by a monk. I want to be blessed by Pastor Kris.” But once we got there, she really enjoyed it. We all did.
I’m sure you all are getting bored of us saying this, but Matthew continues to show us new things he wasn’t doing eight days ago. He continues to get stronger, more verbal, and more interactive. It’s really hard to explain, but we are all noticing it. Today he figured out how to open and close dresser drawers. As soon as he becomes more mobile, we will have to be more conscious of child proofing our house. Abby was easy. She never (to this day) gets into stuff she is not supposed to. We think our luck has run out with Matthew.
Tomorrow is our last full day. Wendy will go to our exit meeting. In the afternoon, Matthew gets sworn in as a U.S. citizen at the U.S. Consulate’s office which is a few minutes from our hotel.
Just a couple of things for the class at College Park Elementary that is following our blog.
A correction to an earlier post. The city of Guangzhou is not an island. But the part of the city we are in is called Shamian Island. This island is surrounded by the Pearl River and the South China Sea. Guangzhou is the capital city of the province of Guangdong. A province in China is like our states in the United States. If we remember correctly, there are 28 provinces in the People’s Republic of China. The Guangdong province is a major producer for China. Its three largest exports are automobiles, clothing, and consumer electronics. The way that we have been getting around is usually by van or bus if we are going somewhere farther away with a group. Mostly though we are able to walk lots of places. But when we go between provinces then we fly.
5 comments:
Tell Abby I can't wait to bless her again - and Matthew too! She'll have to share with me how the monks blessed her and what they said. Maybe I can expand my blessing options.
Pastor Kris
I rushed home from Curves to read your posting. The picture of Abby and Matthew playing their favorite game brought tears of joy. The sadness I saw in Matthew's early pictures has turned to happiness. God works wonders. Another perfect match for our family.
The posts have been great. We feel like we know Matthew already. Grandpa printed out all the pictures and is taking them to work. Are we proud or what?
Miss you all so very much!
xoxo
Grandma and Grandpa Buettner
The picture of Abby and Matthew on the floor playing the sock game is adorable!!! Let's make a giant poster of it and hang it in our room. Also, while looking at the picture of you(Wendy) laughing, I could hear it. I can't wait for you to get back, and I cannot wait to meet your beautiful children.
The first graders and their teachers at College Park wanted me to tell you that they miss you. We all do. Have a safe trip home!!!
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